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How do you spell Schizophrenia?

Correct spelling

schizophrenia

Remember: SCH sounds like 'sk', PHR sounds like 'fr' - both Greek patterns

Why is schizophrenia spelled this way?

From Greek schizein (to split) + phren (mind). A split mind — though the disease is not split personality. The 'sch' as 'sk' and 'phr' as 'fr' are both Greek patterns.

Common misspellings of schizophrenia

skitzophreniaschitzophreniaschizophriniascizophrenia

Example

The psychiatrist explained that schizophrenia involves hallucinations and delusions, not multiple personalities.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell schizophrenia?+
The correct spelling is "schizophrenia". Remember: SCH sounds like 'sk', PHR sounds like 'fr' - both Greek patterns
Is it skitzophrenia or schizophrenia?+
The correct spelling is "schizophrenia", not "skitzophrenia".

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